HouzzLenz: The New Way to See Your Home At Houzz we’re always looking for the next innovation that will make home remodeling and design more productive and fun for everyone. Today we’re rolling out HouzzLenz, the first wearable device from Houzz. http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46342399/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g0/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ To-Dos: Your April Home Checklist After the grueling winter some regions experienced this winter, many folks are itching to get outdoors and feel a little sun this spring. No matter where you live, answer spring’s siren call with these cleaning, freshening... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45142094/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g1/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Compact Beach House With Room to Grow This modern beach house in the township of Barwon Heads, near Melbourne, is a far cry from its previous life as a tiny, dilapidated clapboard. Recently retired academics wanted to spend more time at their retreat, but as... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45794451/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g2/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ ‘Wolf Hall’ Style: The Secrets of Tudor Architecture Although style periods never have fixed beginnings and ends and tend to overlap with other movements, the Tudor period is generally agreed to have taken place between the late 15th century, with the accession of Henry VII... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45838222/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g3/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Houzz Call: Show Us Your One-of-a-Kind Chicken Coops Chickens, like people, have basic needs when it comes to their homes; theirs are protection, fresh air, room to roam and enough space to live and lay eggs happily. And while time-honored coop styles exist, a lot of the design... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45483867/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g4/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Room of the Day: Layers of Exotic Textiles Enrich a White Room Kooky can be a good thing; you just have to know how to work with it. While this 1930s Craftsman-style house in Santa Monica Canyon, California, had good bones, it had dark and had kind of a “kooky layout,” according... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/42858114/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g5/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ 10 Fountains to Bring Your Garden to Life Fountains can provide a welcome screen from street noise, attract beautiful birds and butterflies, create a garden focal point and (most important) invite relaxation. Here are 10 examples of fountains to enhance your garden,... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45750252/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g6/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Shop Houzz: The Hourglass — It’s Having a Moment A timepiece used by the ancient Greeks and Romans, the hourglass became a must-have for nautical navigation. The sinuous shape with the pinched middle may have even inspired fashionable women to wear corsets. Explore this... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45931537/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g7/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Family Rebuilds Home and Community After Hurricane Sandy When we make plans, God laughs. Or so it would seem for Chris and Shannon Nelson and their two children, who, after living overseas for years, planned to move back to the States and make their family beach house their full-time... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/37945761/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g8/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Spring Gardens Are Blooming — Here's What to Do in April Colder climates may still be shrugging off winter, but most gardeners are excited to be back to work by April. Dry summers in California and the American Southwest call for drought-tolerant plantings and water-wise practices.... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/8726182/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g9/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ My Houzz: A Family Makes a Fresh Start in a Remodeled Beach House This three-story beachfront property has undergone several renovations since Andy Gordon purchased it almost 15 years ago. The latest came with his recent marriage to Carlo Brandon in 2013. This renovation involved two interesting... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45789972/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g10/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Slipcover Magic: Casual, Washable and Fresh for the Season If you think of slipcovers as belonging only in a Shabby Chic-style pad, complete with cabbage rose prints and ruffles, it may be time to take another look. Slipcovers have so much to offer — from family and pet friendliness... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46259424/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g11/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Room for the Whole Gang in This Cape Cod Home These homeowners have big plans for the future at their house on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and they are fully prepared to welcome the next generation and extended family. The changes in the house mark a big change in their... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45786497/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g12/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ How to Bring the Beauty of Reclaimed Wood to the Bath Reclaimed wood has never been more popular, making its way from basement bars all the way up to elegant master bathrooms. Used on flooring, vanities, accent walls, mirror frames and even tub surrounds, this material adds... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45515236/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g13/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Clever Storage for That All-Important Spare Room Guest rooms typically are hybrid areas, absorbing many functions — bedroom, office, den — in a small space. They’re also great places to squeeze in extra storage. Built-in cabinets can house a visitor’s overnight... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46107891/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g14/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Light, Art and a Floating Bed in a Chic London Flat There are benefits to renting a home before you buy your own, including having the chance to work out what you like and don’t like, designwise. So it was for the owner of this two-bedroom apartment in London’s Notting... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46107777/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g15/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Celebrate Spring All Year With Florals in the Kitchen Do you love florals? If you have floral-print bedding in the boudoir, trailing-flower wallpaper in the living room and even rosy blooms in the bathroom, why not go all the way and let flower power take root in the kitchen,... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46107966/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g16/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Vintage Armoires and Cabinets Add Storage — and Character A traditional armoire is ever so grand in the bedroom, but usher it into the dining room and it works in a different way. For storage that looks elegant and is also practical, take a fresh look at your wardrobe, wooden chests... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46005488/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g17/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Great Design Plant: Crinum Americanum Southern swamp lily (Crinum americanum) is much prettier than its name suggests. Living among finely textured native grasses in wetlands and wet meadows, it has delicate flowers that bring an ethereal beauty to the slow-moving... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45924688/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g18/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Elegant Georgian Townhouse for a Family of 6 The owners of this Georgian townhouse had an advantage when it came to renovating their home. The interior designer they called, Henriette von Stockhausen, had directed their home’s initial renovation some 15 years earlier... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46307047/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g19/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Shop Houzz: Be the Early Bird Unless you’re a rooster, getting out of bed at the crack of dawn isn’t much fun. But you can ease the pain of waking if you’re excited about what wakes you up. Shop our selection of fun-filled alarm clocks that are... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45884998/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g20/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Summer Crops: How to Grow Tomatoes There’s no contest: Homegrown tomatoes, freshly picked, taste best. Given that, including them in a summer vegetable garden is a no-brainer. The next question is, which one to grow? There are tomatoes for every region,... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/5679344/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g21/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Pattern Focus: Buffalo Check Traditional buffalo check, also known as buffalo plaid, is a heavy woven fabric made of intersecting blocks of red and black. Popularized by tales of Paul Bunyan and Wild West cowboys, buffalo check has a cheery appeal and... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/44837497/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g22/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Great Design Plant: Thuja Occidentalis ‘Bobozam’ Perfect garden plants are few and far between. To qualify as such, a plant should be hardy, be adaptable, possess year-round interest and be easily tended. Mr. Bowling Ball arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Bobozam’) is... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46070837/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g23/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Don't want to receive Houzz updates? unsubscribe here: http://www.houzz.com/optOutEmail/oo=newsletter/uname=jeeproject/t=19/id=1131/sid=ce11ee1f-cff5-4f93-98e7-62503779630d/sig=ZGZiYWVkNmY0YmQ1MzQ5ZGM1YWIwNTVkYjIxYzIzMTU=. View our privacy policy here: http://www.houzz.com/privacyPolicy (C)2015 Houzz Inc.HouzzLenz: The New Way to See Your Home At Houzz we’re always looking for the next innovation that will make home remodeling and design more productive and fun for everyone. Today we’re rolling out HouzzLenz, the first wearable device from Houzz. http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46342399/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g0/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ To-Dos: Your April Home Checklist After the grueling winter some regions experienced this winter, many folks are itching to get outdoors and feel a little sun this spring. No matter where you live, answer spring’s siren call with these cleaning, freshening... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45142094/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g1/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Compact Beach House With Room to Grow This modern beach house in the township of Barwon Heads, near Melbourne, is a far cry from its previous life as a tiny, dilapidated clapboard. Recently retired academics wanted to spend more time at their retreat, but as... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45794451/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g2/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ ‘Wolf Hall’ Style: The Secrets of Tudor Architecture Although style periods never have fixed beginnings and ends and tend to overlap with other movements, the Tudor period is generally agreed to have taken place between the late 15th century, with the accession of Henry VII... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45838222/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g3/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Houzz Call: Show Us Your One-of-a-Kind Chicken Coops Chickens, like people, have basic needs when it comes to their homes; theirs are protection, fresh air, room to roam and enough space to live and lay eggs happily. And while time-honored coop styles exist, a lot of the design... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45483867/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g4/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Room of the Day: Layers of Exotic Textiles Enrich a White Room Kooky can be a good thing; you just have to know how to work with it. While this 1930s Craftsman-style house in Santa Monica Canyon, California, had good bones, it had dark and had kind of a “kooky layout,” according... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/42858114/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g5/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ 10 Fountains to Bring Your Garden to Life Fountains can provide a welcome screen from street noise, attract beautiful birds and butterflies, create a garden focal point and (most important) invite relaxation. Here are 10 examples of fountains to enhance your garden,... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45750252/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g6/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Shop Houzz: The Hourglass — It’s Having a Moment A timepiece used by the ancient Greeks and Romans, the hourglass became a must-have for nautical navigation. The sinuous shape with the pinched middle may have even inspired fashionable women to wear corsets. Explore this... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45931537/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g7/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Family Rebuilds Home and Community After Hurricane Sandy When we make plans, God laughs. Or so it would seem for Chris and Shannon Nelson and their two children, who, after living overseas for years, planned to move back to the States and make their family beach house their full-time... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/37945761/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g8/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Spring Gardens Are Blooming — Here's What to Do in April Colder climates may still be shrugging off winter, but most gardeners are excited to be back to work by April. Dry summers in California and the American Southwest call for drought-tolerant plantings and water-wise practices.... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/8726182/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g9/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ My Houzz: A Family Makes a Fresh Start in a Remodeled Beach House This three-story beachfront property has undergone several renovations since Andy Gordon purchased it almost 15 years ago. The latest came with his recent marriage to Carlo Brandon in 2013. This renovation involved two interesting... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45789972/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g10/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Slipcover Magic: Casual, Washable and Fresh for the Season If you think of slipcovers as belonging only in a Shabby Chic-style pad, complete with cabbage rose prints and ruffles, it may be time to take another look. Slipcovers have so much to offer — from family and pet friendliness... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46259424/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g11/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Room for the Whole Gang in This Cape Cod Home These homeowners have big plans for the future at their house on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and they are fully prepared to welcome the next generation and extended family. The changes in the house mark a big change in their... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45786497/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g12/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ How to Bring the Beauty of Reclaimed Wood to the Bath Reclaimed wood has never been more popular, making its way from basement bars all the way up to elegant master bathrooms. Used on flooring, vanities, accent walls, mirror frames and even tub surrounds, this material adds... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45515236/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g13/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Clever Storage for That All-Important Spare Room Guest rooms typically are hybrid areas, absorbing many functions — bedroom, office, den — in a small space. They’re also great places to squeeze in extra storage. Built-in cabinets can house a visitor’s overnight... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46107891/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g14/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Light, Art and a Floating Bed in a Chic London Flat There are benefits to renting a home before you buy your own, including having the chance to work out what you like and don’t like, designwise. So it was for the owner of this two-bedroom apartment in London’s Notting... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46107777/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g15/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Celebrate Spring All Year With Florals in the Kitchen Do you love florals? If you have floral-print bedding in the boudoir, trailing-flower wallpaper in the living room and even rosy blooms in the bathroom, why not go all the way and let flower power take root in the kitchen,... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46107966/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g16/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Vintage Armoires and Cabinets Add Storage — and Character A traditional armoire is ever so grand in the bedroom, but usher it into the dining room and it works in a different way. For storage that looks elegant and is also practical, take a fresh look at your wardrobe, wooden chests... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46005488/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g17/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Great Design Plant: Crinum Americanum Southern swamp lily (Crinum americanum) is much prettier than its name suggests. Living among finely textured native grasses in wetlands and wet meadows, it has delicate flowers that bring an ethereal beauty to the slow-moving... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45924688/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g18/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Elegant Georgian Townhouse for a Family of 6 The owners of this Georgian townhouse had an advantage when it came to renovating their home. The interior designer they called, Henriette von Stockhausen, had directed their home’s initial renovation some 15 years earlier... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46307047/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g19/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Shop Houzz: Be the Early Bird Unless you’re a rooster, getting out of bed at the crack of dawn isn’t much fun. But you can ease the pain of waking if you’re excited about what wakes you up. Shop our selection of fun-filled alarm clocks that are... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/45884998/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g20/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Summer Crops: How to Grow Tomatoes There’s no contest: Homegrown tomatoes, freshly picked, taste best. Given that, including them in a summer vegetable garden is a no-brainer. The next question is, which one to grow? There are tomatoes for every region,... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/5679344/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g21/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Pattern Focus: Buffalo Check Traditional buffalo check, also known as buffalo plaid, is a heavy woven fabric made of intersecting blocks of red and black. Popularized by tales of Paul Bunyan and Wild West cowboys, buffalo check has a cheery appeal and... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/44837497/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g22/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Great Design Plant: Thuja Occidentalis ‘Bobozam’ Perfect garden plants are few and far between. To qualify as such, a plant should be hardy, be adaptable, possess year-round interest and be easily tended. Mr. Bowling Ball arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Bobozam’) is... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/46070837/NTllZDlj/n1131/v1/nllc/g23/u/b8C9_W4Bw4_iERBkbrLCHw ------------------------------ Don't want to receive Houzz updates? unsubscribe here: http://www.houzz.com/optOutEmail/oo=newsletter/uname=jeeproject/t=19/id=1131/sid=ce11ee1f-cff5-4f93-98e7-62503779630d/sig=ZGZiYWVkNmY0YmQ1MzQ5ZGM1YWIwNTVkYjIxYzIzMTU=. View our privacy policy here: http://www.houzz.com/privacyPolicy (C)2015 Houzz Inc.